Basie in London

by Count Basie

Basie in London cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:22
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Despite the geographically misleading title, this explosive European concert recording documents the legendary orchestra operating at a terrifying peak of swinging momentum. The phenomenally tight, acoustic brass sections completely overwhelm the international audience with flawless, wildly energetic Kansas City jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Every Day I Have The Blues (5:26)
  2. The Comeback (5:26)
  3. Alright, Okay, You Win (3:02)
  4. In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down) (3:34)
  5. Roll 'Em Pete (3:10)
  6. Teach Me Tonight (3:01)
  7. My Baby Upsets Me (2:56)
  8. Please Send Me Someone To Love (3:30)
  9. Ev'ry Day (I Fall In Love) (3:43)
  10. As Long As I Love You (3:03)
  11. Stop! Don't! (2:33)
  12. Too Close For Comfort (2:53)

Credits

  • Count Basie - primary artist, piano, leader, written-by
  • Bill Graham - alto saxophone
  • Marshall Royal - alto saxophone
  • Charlie Fowlkes - baritone saxophone
  • Eddie Jones - bass
  • Sonny Payne - drums
  • Freddie Green - guitar, written-by
  • Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, written-by

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